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<p>Dear NRHC Family,</p>

<p>2014 is off to a wonderful start at NRHC! It was great to see so many of you and so many guests 
last Sunday. We had two packed services, and both our elementary and preschool environments 
were at capacity as well. We're thankful for the growth God is bringing to our church, and we're 
excited about the year to come. Let's keep the momentum rolling!</p>

<p>We launched our new series, We Give, and I'm thankful for the way God worked in our lives. Any 
time we talk about money in church, it's the elephant in the room. It's the subject no one wants 
to talk about. But, we need to talk about it. Like I said Sunday, I would be a terrible pastor if I 
ignored 25% of what Jesus taught about during His ministry on earth.</p>

<p>Did you know that Jesus talked money more than prayer, faith, heaven and hell combined? Of the 
38 parables Jesus told, 16 of them dealt with money and possessions. Why did Jesus teach so 
much on money? Did He need some? Was He looking for a handout?</p>

<p>Of course not! Jesus doesn't need our money. But He does want our hearts. He wants our hearts 
to love and treasure Him more than anyone and anything. And the number one competitor for our 
hearts is not the devil…it's stuff. That's what Jesus taught us in the passage we studied Sunday, 
Matthew 6:19-24.</p>

<p>I challenged you to assess all you have and realize it is all from God. He owns it all and has 
loaned it all to you to use for His glory in line with His purposes. I hope you have done that. 
Everything changes when we realize we are managers, not owners. When we get this, it’s no 
longer, "What do I have?" but "What am I doing with what God has given me?".</p>

<p>This week, we will take another step in understanding how God wants us to view and use the 
financial resources He has given us. I hope you will join us. I believe this series, if we will act on 
it, will be a huge moment for many families in our church and for our church as a whole as we 
step into the future God has for us.</p>

<p>Know that I am praying for you, and I am honored to be your pastor. Great days are ahead of us, 
church! See you Sunday!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>
